Meet the Bright Smiles doctors

Experienced Care. Personal Attention.

Our doctors bring different strengths to one shared philosophy: listen carefully, explain clearly, and build a treatment plan around the person in front of us.

Care across three North Georgia locationsGeneral, restorative, orthodontic & implant careA coordinated team approach

Finding the right doctor should be easy.

Our team can help match you with the right office and provider based on the care you need.

General & family dentistry
Clear aligners & orthodontic care
Implants & advanced restorative treatment
Emergency and problem-focused care
One philosophy, different strengths

Doctors Who Work as a Team

Comprehensive care works best when patients can access the right expertise without losing the relationship and continuity of a local practice.

Bright Smiles serves families in Cumming, Lawrenceville, and Dawsonville with doctors whose clinical interests complement one another. Some patients see one doctor for routine restorative care and another for a more advanced treatment. Our goal is to make those transitions feel coordinated, understandable, and personal.

Dr. Sangita Venkatesh
Comprehensive care across all three offices

Dr. Sangita Venkatesh

BDS · DMD · MSc

Dr. Venkatesh earned her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in India. She has practiced in the United States since 2004 and continues advanced education to stay current with evolving dental techniques and technology.

Her approach begins with listening carefully, understanding the patient's concerns, and individualizing treatment around the person—not simply the procedure.

Dr. Venkatesh provides comprehensive care across Bright Smiles, including general dentistry, orthodontics and clear aligners, implant dentistry, restorative treatment, oral surgery including extractions, and advanced treatment planning.

CummingLawrencevilleDawsonvilleOrthodonticsImplantsComprehensive DentistryOral Surgery
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Meet the team

Our Bright Smiles Doctors

Each doctor brings a distinct clinical focus while sharing the same commitment to clear communication and individualized care.

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Dr. Shivani Patel

DMD

Dr. Shivani Patel provides general and restorative dental care with a practical, patient-focused approach. She is primarily based in Cumming and also sees patients at the other Bright Smiles offices on selected days.

Primary: CummingSelected days: Dawsonville & Lawrenceville
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Oral surgery, including extractions
  • Inlays & onlays
  • Clear aligners
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Dr. Dipanti Patel

DMD

Dr. Dipanti Patel cares for patients at the Lawrenceville office, providing general and restorative treatment with services that range from routine dental needs to more involved tooth-saving care.

Lawrenceville
  • General dentistry
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Root canal treatment
  • Oral surgery, including extractions
  • Clear aligners
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Dr. Aji Mathew

DDS

Dr. Aji Mathew provides general and restorative care with a focus on helping patients understand their treatment choices. She is primarily based in Dawsonville and also sees patients in Cumming on selected days.

Primary: DawsonvilleSelected days: Cumming
  • General dentistry
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Oral surgery, including extractions
  • Clear aligners
Where our doctors practice

A Quick Guide

Schedules can vary, but this gives patients a simple starting point when choosing an office or provider.

Doctor
Primary location
Clinical focus
Dr. Sangita VenkateshAll three locationsComprehensive dentistry · Orthodontics · Implants · Oral surgery
Dr. Shivani PatelCummingRestorative care · Oral surgery · Clear aligners
Dr. Dipanti PatelLawrencevilleGeneral/restorative care · Root canals · Oral surgery · Clear aligners
Dr. Aji MathewDawsonvilleGeneral/restorative care · Oral surgery · Clear aligners
Care close to home

Choose Your Bright Smiles Office

Not sure which doctor or appointment type you need? Choose the most convenient office and our team can help route you correctly.

Bright Smiles · Cumming

Cumming

907 Buford Rd, Suite 100
Cumming, GA 30041
Mon–Sat · 8 AM–5 PM

Bright Smiles · Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville

845 Scenic Hwy S, Suite 300
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Mon–Fri · 8 AM–5 PM
2nd & 4th Saturdays

Bright Smiles · Dawsonville

Dawsonville

78 Dawson Village Way N, Suite 170
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Mon–Fri · 8 AM–5 PM

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We’ll Help You Find the Right Doctor

Tell us what brings you in and which office is most convenient. Our team can help you choose the right appointment and provider.